: a hill of sand near an ocean or in a desert that is formed by the wind
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Layers of padded fabric created a rippling sand dune effect, while the structured bodice and exaggerated shoulders gave the look a futuristic edge.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
23 July 2026 Tackle Europe’s tallest sand dune, Dune du Pilat, which looms nearly 330 feet high over the Atlantic and dates back nearly 4,000 years.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2026 The Outer Banks is known for serene waterfronts, wildlife and historical attractions, including Jockey’s Ridge State Park, home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast, as highlighted in the travel rankings.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2026 But there are also area-specific attractions like the Bodie Island Lighthouse and Jockey’s Ridge State Park (home to the Atlantic Coasts’s tallest living sand dune system) to check out, too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sand dune